Supply Manager

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Are you a dynamic people leader with a passion for Supply? Ideal candidates strive to grow their team members by establishing meaningful relationships with direct reports and cross-functional team members.

We aspire to balance quality and price to create a sustainable and reliable supplier network for a highly dynamic business. The key to success is balancing category strategy, project execution and cross- functional alignment to meet business needs.

We are looking for top talent in the Minneapolis, MN area to work in a hybrid model. This will allow you to be closely connected with the team with the flexibility to determine the schedule that works best for you!

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead, develop and empower supply team members. Create a culture that fosters continuous learning and individual growth
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic planning process for key commodities and suppliers that is integrated with the overall business objectives
• Select suppliers and negotiate agreements, based on a global search. Supply agreements may range from tactical commodity pricing agreements to more complicated, long-term strategic relationships
• Takes the lead role in developing and managing strong supplier relationships. Manages our supply base with the involvement and support of all required functions. Encourages active participation of supply management in all relevant activities, including product development, sales, planning, manufacturing, delivery, and after-sales support
• Implements and executes business processes that deliver against indirect spend cost and volume targets

YOU HAVE:

• BS / BA degree in business or Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Minimum of five years' experience in a relatively large purchasing operation
• Passion for leading and developing people
• Experience directly managing complex categories
• Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work comfortably in ambiguity
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10%

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

• We are a $2.5 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,500+ people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.